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Proud to have accompanied RTE for the grid connection of a major new data centre southeast Paris, which was successfully completed this week. Parallel HDPE duct bundles (3 x DN225, 1 x DN110, 2 x DN75) now pass under the busy A6 motorway, access ramp and adjoining roads through 8 HDD crossings (2 x 262ml, 2 x 217ml, 2 x 183ml and 2 x 90ml) to link the data centre to RTE\u2019s substation.<\/p>\n
OPTIMUM has worked on the project since its conception, from initial feasibility studies, drill path design, project engineering and contractor selection, through to supervision of all 8 HDD. Crossing the A6 presented particular constraints as the motorway lies 9 metres below the surrounding land. To ensure pipe stability and road safety over time, engineers designed a drill path dropping down to 21 metres below ground level to pass underneath it.<\/p>\n
Given the clayey nature of the site and its inherent clogging \/ swelling characteristics, drilling and fluid parameters were closely monitored. OPTIMUM\u2019s perfect understanding of the project history and geotechnical constraints allowed decisions to be taken quickly, minimizing risks and optimising operations.<\/p>\n
Great teamwork with RTE, BIR, throughout the project ;\u00a0 mission accomplished.<\/p>\n
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